Effect of Algae as Liquid Fertilizer on Growth and Biochemical Constituents of Groundnut

In the present study, the effect of fresh water algae, as algal liquid fertilizer (ALF) of Nostoc linkia and Anabaena circinalis on seed germination of growth, pigments and biochemical parameters of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) and the future perspective of its usage as ALF are discussed. The algal liquid fertilizer (ALF) was prepared from two different algae like Nostoc linkia and Anabaena circinalis. Seeds of Arachis hypogaea were soaked with aqueous extract of Nostoc and Anabaena in different concentration to find out their efficiency on germination of seeds, plant growth and biochemical parameters. The seeds treated with different concentration of ALF extract were monitored for various physical parameters such as root length, shoot length and dry weight of root and shoot. The results showed increased or decrease germination with response to different concentration. ALF of Nostoc and Anabaena extract showed better rate of germination.